Nilgiris, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Nilgiris (Madras) was won by M. K. N. Gowder (Swatantra Party) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 19,702 votes over A. Devi. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Nilgiris, Madras, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | C. Nanjappan | Indian National Congress | 122,388 | 59.2% | P. S. Bharathi (Independent) | 65,634 (31.7 pts) |
| 1962 | Akkamma Devi | Indian National Congress | 163,420 | 52.5% | M. E. Madhanan (Communist Party of India) | 88,121 (28.3 pts) |
| 1967 | M. K. N. Gowder | Swatantra Party | 167,712 | 48.1% | A. Devi (Indian National Congress) | 19,702 (5.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Nanjappan | Indian National Congress | 122,388 | 59.2% |
| P. S. Bharathi | Independent | 56,754 | 27.4% |
| P. N. Mariappan | Independent | 27,727 | 13.4% |
| M.V. Ramachandra Naidu | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkamma Devi | Indian National Congress | 163,420 | 52.5% |
| M. E. Madhanan | Communist Party of India | 75,299 | 24.2% |
| A. K. Bheeman | Swatantra Party | 72,337 | 23.3% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. K. N. Gowder | Swatantra Party | 167,712 | 48.1% |
| A. Devi | Indian National Congress | 148,010 | 42.4% |
| T. S. K. Gowder | Communist Party of India | 33,275 | 9.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Nilgiris has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Nilgiris in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
M. K. N. Gowder (Swatantra Party) won Nilgiris, Madras, in 1967 with 167,712 votes (48.1%), a margin of 19,702 votes over A. Devi.
Which parties have won Nilgiris since 1957?
Since 1957, Nilgiris has been won by: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Nilgiris?
The closest result on record for Nilgiris was 1967, when Swatantra Party beat Indian National Congress by just 19,702 votes (5.7 percentage points).